Draft:Longlevens Rugby

Longlevens Rugby
Full name	Longlevens Rugby Football Club
Location	Longford Lane, Longlevens, Gloucester, Gloucestershire, England
Ground	Longford Lane
League	Gloucestershire Rugby Football Union
	Team kit
	Team kit
Official website
	[ longlevensrugby.rfu.club]]

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Comment: In accordance with Wikipedia's Conflict of interest policy, I disclose that I have a conflict of interest regarding the subject of this article. 92.207.113.22 (talk) 07:25, 23 October 2025 (UTC)

Longlevens Rugby Club is a community rugby union club based in Longlevens, a suburb of Gloucester, Gloucestershire, England. The club fields multiple senior, junior, and inclusive teams and is affiliated with the Gloucestershire Rugby Football Union (GRFU).

The club currently plays in Regional 2 Severn at Level 6 of the RFU league structure and is affiliated with the Gloucestershire Rugby Football Union (GRFU)

History

The club was established in 1954 and has developed into a community-focused organisation fielding multiple senior, junior, and inclusive sides.^[1]

Over the years, Longlevens RFC has competed across various regional leagues within the south-west of England. The club has also contributed to the development of local rugby through youth training programmes and community outreach initiatives.^[2]

Teams and community

Longlevens RFC runs a wide range of teams:

Senior men's 1st, 2nd, and 3rd XVs
Women's teams
Veterans (over-35s)
Mixed Ability team ("The Griffins")
Junior and mini rugby from Under-6s to Under-18s

Mixed Ability Rugby

Longlevens RFC operates a mixed‑ability rugby programme, allowing players with and without disabilities to compete together. In 2025, the club's mixed‑ability team won the Gold Cup at the International Mixed Ability Rugby Tournament, an event involving teams from several countries.^[3]

Recognition and honours

Winners 2025 North Gloucestershire Combination Senior Cup
Winners 2024 Papa Johns RFU Community Cup
Winners 2023 North Gloucestershire Combination Senior Cup
Winners 2023 Papa Johns RFU Community South Plate
Winners 2022 North Gloucestershire Combination Junior Cup
Winners 2014 RFU Junior Vase
Winners 1961 North Gloucestershire Combination Senior Cup
Finalist – Gallagher "Rugby Club of the Season" (2020)
Gold Cup winners – IMART (International Mixed Ability Rugby Tournament) 2025

Location

Longlevens Rugby Club is located in the suburb of Longlevens, Gloucester.

References

↑ "Community club celebrates milestone season". Gloucestershire Live.
↑ "Grassroots rugby thrives at Longlevens RFC". The Citizen.
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Longlevens begin defence of North Gloucestershire Combination Senior Cup
Longlevens Griffins crowned Mixed Ability World Champions at IMART 2025 https://www.englandrugby.com/follow/news-media/longlevens-griffins-crowned-mixed-ability-world-champions-imart-2025

[localhistory1-1] "Community club celebrates milestone season". Gloucestershire Live.

[localfeature2-2] "Grassroots rugby thrives at Longlevens RFC". The Citizen.

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Draft:Longlevens Rugby

History

Teams and community

Mixed Ability Rugby

Recognition and honours

Location

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